Herbicides
Andy Doyle on 06 Oct 2021
Tillage Management: planting season is now full steam ahead
Ground conditions vary somewhat around the country but every opportunity should now be taken to get winter crops planted this month.
Andy Doyle on 25 Aug 2021
Tillage Management: a good week will see a lot of harvesting done
A good weather week will see many fields cleared, leaving the opportunity to plant winter rape or a catch crop mix.
Stephen Robb on 15 Jul 2021
Watch: grassweed resistance on the rise – what can I do?
With many grassweeds now building up resistance to commonly used chemistry, we ask what can growers do?
Contributor on 19 May 2021
Blackgrass lessons from the UK
Blackgrass is a growing concern in Ireland, but it has long been a serious issue in Britain and the problems and experiences are recalled here by Sarah Cook from ADAS and farm manager, Andrew Mahon.
Andy Doyle on 19 May 2021
Tillage Management: rain gets back in the way of husbandry
While recent rain was largely welcomed, it is once again interfering with fungicide and herbicide application.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 19 May 2021
Amazone UX SmartSprayer to hit the field this year
Amazone is set to start field tests of the new UX 5201 SmartSprayer trailed sprayer during this year.
Andy Doyle on 12 May 2021
Tillage Management: most work done in time to enjoy the recent rain
When the weather picks up again some winter barley and wheat will need fungicide, while spring crops will need herbicide and possibly growth regulator.
Andy Doyle on 05 May 2021
Prevent blackgrass seed return
The prevention of seed return is important for the long-term control of any weed problem but it is critical for blackgrass.
Darren Carty on 02 May 2021
Time to tackle grassland weeds at the optimum growth stage
In a year like we are currently experiencing, with lower than normal grass growth rates, there is a greater risk of weeds establishing or gaining a greater foothold in the sward.
Andy Doyle on 21 Apr 2021
Listen: the cost(s) of having blackgrass
The cost of allowing blackgrass to develop can be significant writes Andy Doyle
Stephen Robb on 15 Apr 2021
Laser-armed robotic weeder hits the market
Robots are poised to play a big role in the crop production in the near future.
Siobhán Walsh on 12 Apr 2021
Keep canary grass under control or it could be costly
Lesser canary grass is turning into a serious problem in some areas, particularly where spring barley is common and continuous.
Andy Doyle on 11 Apr 2021
Products going and coming in 2021
This year’s crop protection season will be marked by the loss of many older actives, some of which ae mentioned here, and the arrival of one new and important fungicide, writes Andy Doyle.
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2021
Irish Water asks farmers if they need to use pesticides
Research has found that MCPA, used in spray to control thistles, docks and rushes, is still the most commonly detected pesticide in drinking water sources.
Contributor on 09 Mar 2021
Week 22 study guide answers: Always put safety first
As part of last weeks’ study guide, Pat Curtin asked students a number questions in the student activities, please find answers below.
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Co-op warns against cows grazing sprayed off grass
The new advice comes despite evidence that grassland can be grazed five days after herbicide application.
Andy Doyle on 06 Jan 2021
Tillage Management: a wetter year, but not by much
This is an important time of the year for planning out the year ahead and to analyse crop and product options.
Andy Doyle on 16 Dec 2020
Do a last field check before the break
With another year virtually behind us, there is still time for a walk through the crops to check for problems and then get your soil tests up to date for the coming season.
Andy Doyle on 07 Dec 2020
Tackling weed seed return in crops
The majority of weed control depends on herbicide use, with some practising stale seedbeds, but the use of weed-seed control systems on combines could be a further aid to reduce weed numbers over time.
Andy Doyle on 18 Nov 2020
Winter husbandry and markets for oilseed rape
Now is the time to assess further herbicide requirement for winter oilseed rape and growers might also consider locking in some forward sales.